Highways & Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Oxford is seeking an experienced Highways and Drainage Engineer to join their successful practice. The role entails leading the design of highways and drainage schemes while working closely with clients and multi-discipline teams. Essential qualifications include at least 3 years of experience in UK highways design, proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Causeway Flow, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 and a hybrid work option.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' UK-based experience in highways and drainage design.
• Experience producing highway and drainage calculations, sketches, and specifications.
• Familiarity with adoptable standards (Section 278, Section 38, Section 104).
• Report writing and site verification experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of highways and drainage schemes.
• Produce detailed drainage and highway calculations, sketches, and drawings.
• Prepare specifications and documentation in line with design standards.
• Conduct site visits to verify that construction aligns with drawings.
• Maintain commercial awareness around costing and budgets.
• Support process improvement in design services.

Skills

UK highways design experience

Drainage calculations

Communication skills

Consultation skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

Job description

Highways and Drainage Engineer

Oxford - Hybrid

Salary up to £45,000

This is a great opportunity for an experienced civil engineer (highways and drainage design) to join a successful civils practice in Oxfordshire. Working on some interesting projects you will join a friendly, close-knit team. The successful applicant will be offered a competitive starting salary plus exciting benefits to suit lifestyle including hybrid work options.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of highways and drainage schemes, including adoptable standards (e.g., Section 278, Section 38, Section 104).
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Causeway Flow to produce detailed drainage and highway calculations, sketches and drawings.
• Prepare specifications and documentation in line with CIRIA guidance, BRE digests, BS EN 752 and relevant design standards.
• Conduct site visits to verify that construction aligns with drawings and design intent.
• Maintain commercial awareness around costing, budgets and quotations.
• Support process improvement in design services and operational efficiency within the team.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• At least 3 years' UK-based experience in highways and drainage design.
• Experience producing highway and drainage calculations, preparing sketches, drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with adoptable standards (Section 278, Section 38, Section 104).
• Report writing and site verification experience.
• Strong communication and consultation skills; confident working with clients, contractors and multi-discipline teams.

Interested in this Civil Engineer role? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today.